Rosary for the Faithful Departed

Part I ........Holy Rosary

Part II Litany for the Faithful Departed

Rosary for the Faithful Departed

Leader: (While making the sign of the cross, recite as follows)

As high as your thoughts are above my thought. (forehead)
So deep is your love for me. (chest)
As far as the West. (left shoulder)
Reaches out to the East. (right shoulder)
All: Amen

Apostles Creed
Leader: I believe in God
All: The Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus
Christ, His only son, Our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,
died, and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He rose
again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and, is seated at the
right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He shall come to
judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the
communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the
body and life everlasting. Amen.

Leader:
All:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy

kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and
lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Leader:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art
thou among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus. (repeat 3 times)

All:

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at

the hour of our death. Amen. (repeat 3 times)

Leader:

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy

Spirit.

All:

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world

without end. Amen.

The First Glorious

Mystery
is
THE RESURRECTION

Leader:
All:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy

kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and
lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Leader:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art
thou among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus. (repeat 10 times)

All:

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and

at the hour of our death. Amen. (repeat 10 times)

Leader:

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy

Spirit.

All:

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world

without end. Amen.

All:
of

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires

Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who

have
most need of your mercy."

The Second Glorious

Mystery
is
THE ASCENSION

Leader:
All:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy

kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and
lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Leader:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art
thou among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus. (repeat 10 times)

All:

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and

at the hour of our death. Amen. (repeat 10 times)

Leader:

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy

Spirit.

All:

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world

without end. Amen.

All:
of

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires

Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who

have
most need of your mercy."

The Third Glorious

Mystery
is
THE DESCENT OF
THE HOLY SPIRIT

Leader:
All:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy

kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and
lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Leader:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art
thou among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus. (repeat 10 times)

All:

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and

at the hour of our death. Amen. (repeat 10 times)

Leader:

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy

Spirit.

All:

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world

without end. Amen.

All:
of

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires

Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who

have
most need of your mercy."

The Fourth Glorious

Mystery
THE ASSUMPTION

Leader:
All:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy

kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and
lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Leader:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art
thou among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus. (repeat 10 times)

All:

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and

at the hour of our death. Amen. (repeat 10 times)

Leader:

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy

Spirit.

All:

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world

without end. Amen.

All:
of

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires

Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who

have
most need of your mercy."

The Fifth Glorious

Mystery
THE CORONATION

Leader:
All:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy

kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and
lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Leader:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art
thou among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus. (repeat 10 times)

All:

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and

at the hour of our death. Amen. (repeat 10 times)

Leader:

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy

Spirit.

All:

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world

without end. Amen.

All:
of

"O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires

Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who

have
most need of your mercy."

HAIL, HOLY QUEEN

All:

Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy! our life, our sweetness

and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of
Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and
weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious
Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our
exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O
clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
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Leader:
All:

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

LET US PRAY
All:

O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and

resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of
eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating

upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the

Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain
and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ
Our Lord. Amen.

Leader: Eternal rest grant unto ..., O, Lord!

All: And let perpetual light shine upon her.
Leader: May the soul of ... rest in peace.
All: Amen
Leader: O, my Jesus, through the merits of Your sacred body which was
nailed on the cross.
All: Be merciful and grant pardon to the soul of ....
Leader: O, my Jesus, through the merits of Your hands and feet which
were bloodied by nails unto your agony.
All: Be merciful and grant pardon to the soul of ....
Leader: O, my Jesus, through the merits of Your side which was pierced
with a lance till it gave out blood and water;
All: Be merciful and grant pardon to the soul of ....
Leader: Eternal rest grant unto ..., O, Lord.
All: And let perpetual light shine upon her.

Leader: May the soul of ... rest in peace.

All: Amen

The LITANY of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Leader:
All:
Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on ...
Christ, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on ...
Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on ...
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear ...
God the Father in Heaven,
Have mercy on ...
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
Have mercy on ...
God the Holy Spirit
Have mercy on ...
Holy Trinity, One God
Have mercy on ...
TEN INVOCATIONS for the faithful departed
(Repeat 5 times use the Holy Rosary)

Leader:

O, my Jesus, through the merits of the copious blood which you

shed when you were in the Garden of Gethsemane;

All:

Be merciful and grant pardon to the soul of ...

Leader:

O, my Jesus, through the merits of the slap which you received in

your face at the mock trial;

All:

Be merciful and grant pardon to the soul of ...

Leader:

O, my Jesus, through the whiplashes which you suffered;

All:

Be merciful and grant pardon to the soul of ...

Leader:

O, my Jesus, through the merits of the crown of thorns placed on

your sacred head;

All:

Be merciful and grant pardon to the soul of ...

Leader:

O, my Jesus, through the merits of your last journey with a heavy

cross on your shoulders;

All:

Be merciful and grant pardon to the soul of ...

Leader:

O, my Jesus, through the merits of the blood on your face and the
veil with which Veronica wiped it;

All:

Be merciful and grant pardon to the soul of ...

Leader:

O, my Jesus, through the merits of the garments soaked in blood

and stripped from you;

All:

Be merciful and grant pardon to the soul of ...

Holy Mary

PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF ...

Holy Mother of God

Holy Virgin of Virgins
Mother of Christ
Mother of divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother most admirable,
Mother of good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,
Virgin most prudent,

Mystical Rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the covenant,
Gate of heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of angels,
Queen of patriarchs,
Queen of prophets,

Virgin most venerable,

Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of Justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honor,
Singular vessel of devotion,

Queen of apostles,
Queen of martyrs,
Queen of confessors,
Queen of virgins,
Queen of all saints,
Queen conceived without
original sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the most holy
Rosary,
Queen of peace.

Leader:
All:

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Lord, deliver ....

Leader:
All:

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear ....

Leader:
All:

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on ....

Leader:
All:

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us Pray
Grant, O Lord God, we beseech Thee, that we thy servants may rejoice
in continual health of mind and body; and through the glorious
intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, be freed from present sorrow
and enjoy eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Leader:
All:

Eternal rest grant unto ..., O Lord!

And let perpetual light shine upon her.

Leader:
All:

May the soul of ... rest in peace.

Amen.

THE SALVE REGINA

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy. Hail our life our sweetness and
our hope! To You do we cry, poor banished children of Eve! To You do
we send up our sighs; mourning and weeping in this vale of tears! Turn
then, most gracious Advocate, Your eyes of mercy toward us; and after
this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of Your womb, Jesus!
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
Leader:
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
All:
That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.
Leader:
All:

Eternal rest grant unto ..., O Lord!

And let perpetual light shine upon her.

Leader:
All:

May the soul of ... rest in peace.

Amen.

All:

O, God of all consolation, author of salvation of souls,

let the soul of ... share in the happiness you promised to
your servant, Abraham. And in his posterity bring ...
into the place of peace and light. We thank you for
granting her eternal rest.

Leader:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy

kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us and
lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.

All:

Leader:
All:

Eternal rest grant unto ..., O Lord!

And let perpetual light shine upon her.

Leader:
All:

May the soul of ... rest in peace.

Amen.

All:

Lord God, You are the glory of believers and the life of
the just. Your son redeemed us by dying and rising to
life again. Since our brothers and sisters believed in the
mystery of our own resurrection, let them share the joys
and blessing of the life to come. We ask this through
Christ our Lord.

Leader:

Our Father.....

Leader:
All:

Eternal rest grant unto ..., O Lord!

And let perpetual light shine upon her.

Leader:
All:

May the soul of ... rest in peace.

Amen.

All:

Oh, Lord, we pray for all who died and are not
mourned but are ignored in death like a stone by the
wayside. We pray, also, for all who are lost in war and
those who are in prison, for those who have committed
suicide and those who are lonely in life and in death.
Hear them and keep them in Your heart.

Leader:

Our Father.....

Leader:
All:

Eternal rest grant unto ..., O Lord!

And let perpetual light shine upon her.

Leader:

May the soul of ... rest in peace.

ALL: Give us this day.....

ALL: Give us this day.....

All:

Amen.

All:

Almighty Father, eternal God, hear our prayer for the

soul of ... whom You have called from this life to
Yourself. Grant ... light, happiness and peace. Let ... pass
in safety through the gates of death, and live forever with
all of your saints in the light you promised to Abraham
and to all his descendants in faith. Guard ... from all
harm and on that great day of resurrection and reward.
Raise ... up with all Your saints. Pardon ... of all her sins
and give ... eternal life in Your kingdom. We ask this
through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Leader:

Our Father.....

Leader:
All:

Eternal rest grant unto ..., O Lord!

And let perpetual light shine upon her.

Leader:
All:

May the soul of ... rest in peace.

Amen.

All:

Oh, God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant
to the soul of your servant ... the remission of her sins,
through pious supplications, may she obtain the pardon
which she always desired through Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns in the unity of the Holy Spirit , world without end.
Amen.

Leader:

Our Father.....

Leader:
All:

Eternal rest grant unto ..., O Lord!

And let perpetual light shine upon her.

Leader:
All:

May the soul of ... rest in peace.

Amen.

ALL: Give us this day.....

ALL: Give us this day.....

All:

Holy God, Holy Omnipotent, Holy Immortal, have mercy on

the soul of .... (repeat two more times)

Leader:

Our Father.....

Leader:
All:

Eternal rest grant unto ..., O Lord!

And let perpetual light shine upon her.

Leader:
All:

May the soul of ... rest in peace.

Amen.

All:

In the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

ALL: Give us this day.....

PRAYER for all the FAITHFUL DEPARTED

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all faithful, grant to the soul
of Your servant, ..., the remission of all her sins, so that through our
devout prayers, she may obtain the pardon which she has always so
desired. You, who are God, living and reigning.
Absolve, O Lord, the soul of the faithful departed from every bond
of sin. And by the help of Your grace may she be enabled to escape the
avenging judgment. And enjoy the happiness of everlasting life.
Look with favor, we pray Lord, upon the sacrifice which we offer
you for the soul of Your servant, ..., so that she who has given the merit
of Christian faith, may receive its reward. Through our Lord, Jesus
Christ. Amen.
May light eternal shine upon her, O Lord. With Your saints forever,
because you are merciful.

PRAYER for the SOULS IN PURGATORY

O Gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed

Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive
souls in Purgatory, have mercy on them.
Be not severe in Your judgments, but let some drops of Your
Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames.
And, Merciful Savior, send Your angels to conduct them to a
place of refreshment, light, and Peace. Amen.